Privacy &
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Privacy & Cookies Policy
Last updated: 09.10.2025
At Acorn Christian Healing Foundation we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable laws.
This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website, attend our events, access our services, or support our work.
1. About Us
Acorn Christian Healing Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales.
Registered Charity Number: No. 1080011
Registered Address: Acorn Christian, Cobbin Floyd Ltd, 15A Station Road, EPPING Essex, CM16 4HG
Website: www.acornchristian.org
Email: info@acornchristian.org
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
a. Information you provide directly
Your name, email address, postal address, and phone number
Payment or donation details (processed securely through our payment provider)
Information you provide when registering for an event, course, or newsletter
Prayer requests or pastoral support requests
Communications you send to us (emails, forms, letters, etc.)
b. Information collected automatically
When you use our website, we may collect:
IP address and browser type
Pages visited and actions taken on our site
Cookies and similar technologies (see section 7 below)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide you with services, resources, or information you have requested
Process donations, event bookings, or online purchases
Send newsletters and updates (if you have subscribed)
Respond to your enquiries or prayer requests
Administer volunteer or supporter relationships
Comply with our legal and charitable obligations
We will only process your personal data when we have a lawful basis to do so, such as:
Your consent (e.g. for email marketing or prayer requests)
Our legitimate interests (e.g. communicating with supporters)
A legal obligation (e.g. financial record-keeping)
The performance of a contract (e.g. processing a booking)
4. How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your data is stored securely on protected systems and accessed only by authorised personnel.
We use encryption, secure servers, and password protection to safeguard your information.
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law.
5. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share it only with:
Trusted service providers (e.g. payment processors, email platforms) acting under strict data protection agreements
Event partners or trainers, where necessary for delivering our services
Regulators, auditors, or legal authorities if required by law
All third parties are required to maintain appropriate security and confidentiality measures.
6. Cookies Policy
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly and provide analytical information.
Types of cookies we use:
Essential cookies – required for the website to function (e.g., session management)
Analytical cookies – help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., via Google Analytics)
Functional cookies – remember preferences (e.g., language or form settings)
Managing cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
If you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.
To learn more, visit www.allaboutcookies.org
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7. Email and Marketing Communications
If you subscribe to our mailing list, we will use your email address to send updates, event invitations, and news about our work.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly.
8. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites, so please review their privacy policies before submitting personal data.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations.
The updated version will always be available on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.